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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.48 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.48 and 167.40 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.48 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.48 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.48 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 49,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.43/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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